ServiceMaster Restore of Hattiesburg

ServiceMaster of Hattiesburg provides 24/7 emergency restoration services throughout the region including the communities of Hattiesburg, Laurel, and Meridian. Our certified team provides fire, water, mold, and contents restoration services for residential and commercial customers. http://servicemaster24-7.com/

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Common Spring Time Fires

In Meridian, Mississipi, our community enjoys the emerging of spring and the beginning of the new fresh season and warmth. Once spring starts, everyone is ready to break out the bbq’s and enjoy spending time outdoors with friends and family. However, spring brings its own set of safety precautions when it comes to fires just like winter does. When spring starts, the team at ServiceMaster of Hattiesburg want you to know what the common types of spring fires are and what to do if you should experience fire damage to your home or business. Here are the 3 most common types of springtime fires:

BBQ Related Fires – BBQ fires can seriously be avoided by paying close attention to the grill and keeping it away from any objects. Grilling underneath trees or near walls of storages, garages, or homes can easily lead to property fire. Many grocery stores and gas stations grill hamburgers and hotdogs outside to gain the attention of customers, grilling too close to commercial buildings can also lead to major fire damage. Oftentimes, it is because wind picks up and spreads the flames toward flammable areas. Make sure someone stays close to the grill and that the flames are manageable. Otherwise, you could be looking at a serious fire disaster to your property.

Night-Time Fire Pits – If you are some of the lucky homeowners that enjoy a nice fire pit in your back yard, you also know that there is more risk of fire damage to your property when a fire is going. Of course, you have taken the extra precautions to make sure the pit is built correctly and that the flames are not too high, but the wind is another factor when it comes to fire pits. If a strong breeze picks up, flames and embers could easily spread through your yard, weeds, trees, your home, or to your neighbors’ yards and homes. It is best to keep a hose and water near the fire at all times and make sure it is completely out before you turn in for the night.

WildFires – Though there is not much you can do to protect your home from a fire that has spread from another area toward your property, there are things that you can do to help keep wildfires from happening. Definitely start with your own fire pit. If your fire pit is not completely contained, it could spread from your backyard to your neighborhood. An out of control wildfire is devastating for many home and business owners. Do not be the person responsible for a wildfire to break out. If you are BBQing at a park or building a nearby campfire, always make sure to put out the flames completely and keep an active watch on any fires you build.

In Meridian, Servicemaster of Hattiesburg is your local fire damage restoration professional. If you find yourself dealing with a fire disaster and you need emergency restoration from fire, smoke, or soot, make sure you call the professionals at ServiceMaster for fire damage restoration in Meridian Ms. We are affordable services provider in the area.

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In Meridian, Mississipi, our community enjoys the emerging of spring and the beginning of the new fresh season and warmth. Once spring starts, everyone is ready to break out the bbq’s and enjoy spending time outdoors with friends and family. However, spring brings its own set of safety precautions when it comes to fires just like winter does. When spring starts, the team at ServiceMaster of Hattiesburg want you to know what the common types of spring fires are and what to do if you should experience fire damage to your home or business. Here are the 3 most common types of springtime fires:

BBQ Related Fires – BBQ fires can seriously be avoided by paying close attention to the grill and keeping it away from any objects. Grilling underneath trees or near walls of storages, garages, or homes can easily lead to property fire. Many grocery stores and gas stations grill hamburgers and hotdogs outside to gain the attention of customers, grilling too close to commercial buildings can also lead to major fire damage. Oftentimes, it is because wind picks up and spreads the flames toward flammable areas. Make sure someone stays close to the grill and that the flames are manageable. Otherwise, you could be looking at a serious fire disaster to your property.

Night-Time Fire Pits – If you are some of the lucky homeowners that enjoy a nice fire pit in your back yard, you also know that there is more risk of fire damage to your property when a fire is going. Of course, you have taken the extra precautions to make sure the pit is built correctly and that the flames are not too high, but the wind is another factor when it comes to fire pits. If a strong breeze picks up, flames and embers could easily spread through your yard, weeds, trees, your home, or to your neighbors’ yards and homes. It is best to keep a hose and water near the fire at all times and make sure it is completely out before you turn in for the night.

WildFires – Though there is not much you can do to protect your home from a fire that has spread from another area toward your property, there are things that you can do to help keep wildfires from happening. Definitely start with your own fire pit. If your fire pit is not completely contained, it could spread from your backyard to your neighborhood. An out of control wildfire is devastating for many home and business owners. Do not be the person responsible for a wildfire to break out. If you are BBQing at a park or building a nearby campfire, always make sure to put out the flames completely and keep an active watch on any fires you build.

In Meridian, Servicemaster of Hattiesburg is your local fire damage restoration professional. If you find yourself dealing with a fire disaster and you need emergency restoration from fire, smoke, or soot, make sure you call the professionals at ServiceMaster for fire damage restoration in Meridian Ms. We are affordable services provider in the area.

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Fire Damage Restoration Meridian Ms

When fire strikes your property, call the professionals at ServiceMaster for fire damage restoration in Meridian Ms. We are affordable services provider in the area.

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Common Spring Time Fires

In Meridian, Mississipi, our community enjoys the emerging of spring and the beginning of the new fresh season and warmth. Once spring starts, everyone is ready to break out the bbq’s and enjoy spending time outdoors with friends and family. However, spring brings its own set of safety precautions when it comes to fires just like winter does. When spring starts, the team at ServiceMaster of Hattiesburg want you to know what the common types of spring fires are and what to do if you should experience fire damage to your home or business. Here are the 3 most common types of springtime fires:

BBQ Related Fires – BBQ fires can seriously be avoided by paying close attention to the grill and keeping it away from any objects. Grilling underneath trees or near walls of storages, garages, or homes can easily lead to property fire. Many grocery stores and gas stations grill hamburgers and hotdogs outside to gain the attention of customers, grilling too close to commercial buildings can also lead to major fire damage. Oftentimes, it is because wind picks up and spreads the flames toward flammable areas. Make sure someone stays close to the grill and that the flames are manageable. Otherwise, you could be looking at a serious fire disaster to your property.

Night-Time Fire Pits – If you are some of the lucky homeowners that enjoy a nice fire pit in your back yard, you also know that there is more risk of fire damage to your property when a fire is going. Of course, you have taken the extra precautions to make sure the pit is built correctly and that the flames are not too high, but the wind is another factor when it comes to fire pits. If a strong breeze picks up, flames and embers could easily spread through your yard, weeds, trees, your home, or to your neighbors’ yards and homes. It is best to keep a hose and water near the fire at all times and make sure it is completely out before you turn in for the night.

WildFires – Though there is not much you can do to protect your home from a fire that has spread from another area toward your property, there are things that you can do to help keep wildfires from happening. Definitely start with your own fire pit. If your fire pit is not completely contained, it could spread from your backyard to your neighborhood. An out of control wildfire is devastating for many home and business owners. Do not be the person responsible for a wildfire to break out. If you are BBQing at a park or building a nearby campfire, always make sure to put out the flames completely and keep an active watch on any fires you build.

In Meridian, Servicemaster of Hattiesburg is your local fire damage restoration professional. If you find yourself dealing with a fire disaster and you need emergency restoration from fire, smoke, or soot, make sure you call the professionals at ServiceMaster for fire damage restoration in Meridian Ms. We are affordable services provider in the area.

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Common Causes Of Sewer Back-Ups

One of the most unpleasant water damage disasters for a Hattiesburg homeowner to deal with is the backup of their home’s sewer system. Sewer backups occur when an obstruction or damage prevents wastewater from flowing through your lateral sanitary sewer line – the main sewer line that connects your home to the municipal sanitary sewers. Due to the blockage, wastewater fills your sewer lines and drain pipes until it eventually overflows into your home: through a basement drains, toilets, and even shower heads. This dangerous and stinky mess is also hazardous since sewage contains all kinds of chemical, mildew and biological contaminants.

Generally, sewer line backups are caused by one of the following issues in the city’s main sewer lines or your home’s sewer lines—or both:

Root Infiltration

One of the best features of your home can cause a sewer back-up; tree roots can cause major problems if they grow into the sewer lines at joint points. Once roots enter the sewer lines, the only way to repair the issue is to cut away the roots and then repair or replace the pipe.

Misrouted Gutters, Downspouts, And Sump Pumps  

While connecting gutters, downspouts, and sump pumps to storm sewers are okay, connecting them to your sanitary sewer line is risky. A significant amount of water can flow through gutters and sump pumps during heavy rainfalls or as snow melts. Sanitary sewers are intended to remove a much lower volume of wastewater from your house. Connecting stormwater to your sanitary sewers increases the changes of a backup.

Clogs

Clogs in your home’s drain pipes or the city’s main sewer line can cause a sewage backup, pushing waste that should flow into the public sewer system back into your home. Clogs can come from hair, an accumulation of cooking grease, food waste, coffee grounds, hair, toilet paper, soap residue; wastewater pipes are not meant to handle this material.

The easiest way to prevent a clogged drain is to keep toilets, sinks, and drains clean and use them as intended. Avoid flushing anything but toilet paper down toilets and properly dispose of tissues, cleaning wipes, diapers, paper towels, and hygiene products. Use a mesh trap with shower and bath drains to keep hair from going down the drain. Never pour grease, oil, or coffee grounds down your kitchen sink and only use your garbage disposal for food waste smaller than a pea.

Problems With Municipal Sewers

While you have some control over many causes, there very little you can do to prevent a municipal sewer prone to blockages. Over time, the system degrades due to increased capacity and misalignment, holes, or cracks in the lines. Depending on the age of your home, your connecting sewer pipe is likely made of PVC, cast iron, or clay. While these materials are durable, they will not last forever.  

Contaminated Flood Water

Floodwater can have very high levels of bacteria, viruses, sewage, and parasites that can infect you if it gets in your mouth, your eyes, or into a cut in your skin. Cryptosporidium, Giardia, E. coli, and salmonella are a few examples of germs that can contaminate floodwater and cause stomach distress.

Any Disaster, Any Size In Hattiesburg

It does not matter how big or small the damage is, your situation requires advanced technology, equipment, and procedures to restore any property disaster. Don’t wait; water damage can start immediately. Floors and walls will quickly stain, and, in as little as 24 hours, mold can begin to grow. ServiceMaster Restore emergency responders are standing by 24 hours a day to get your home back to pre-loss condition as quickly as possible so that can return to your life. Call the water damage restoration team you can trust!